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MA H 398

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An Act relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 398 pass?

Not yet. MA H 398 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-17): Accompanied a study order, see H5081

What is MA H 398 about?

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 398) of Steven S. Howitt and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA H 398?

Steven S. Howitt is the primary sponsor of MA H 398, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 398) of Steven S. Howitt and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-17 — Accompanied a study order, see H5081
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Sponsors

  • Steven S. Howittprimary
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-17

    Accompanied a study order, see H5081

  2. 2025-10-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-10-02

    Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H398

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